Becker's Spine Review has reported on 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 affecting spine and orthopedic groups, physicians, or specialty-leading hospitals since mid-March: By Angie Stewart - 3/25/20

The board of managers at Bioventus unanimously appointed Ken Reali to succeed Tony Bihl as CEO when he retires April 20. By Alan Condon - 3/25/20

Precision Spine on March 25 launched its Reform Posterior Occipital Cervical Thoracic system. By Alan Condon - 3/25/20

Telemedicine services are rapidly increasing across the country after the Trump administration's March 13 declaration to expand Medicare coverage for the technology in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Alan Condon - 3/25/20

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons making the news this week: By Alan Condon - 3/25/20

Here are seven key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: By Eric Oliver - 3/25/20

All Pensacola, Fla.-based Baptist Health Care facilities, including the Andrews Institute ASC, postponed all elective procedures after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order halting elective procedures, NorthEscambia.com reports. By Eric Oliver - 3/25/20

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told all 32 franchises to close club facilities by 6 p.m. local time March 25, according to USA Today. By Alan Condon - 3/25/20

The North American Spine Society established a new section on its website to keep spine providers informed of the evolving announcements, regulations and guidelines concerning the novel coronavirus. By Alan Condon - 3/25/20

Orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles defended orthopedic procedures such as Tommy John surgery performed on professional sports players during the novel coronavirus outbreak, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. By Alan Condon - 3/25/20

Huntley, Ill.-based Life Spine teamed with Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Gizmo Medical on March 23 to produce surgical masks and gowns to meet the growing demand amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. By Alan Condon - 3/25/20

Philadelphia-based Rothman Institute reported its caseload has dropped after postponing elective surgeries due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. By Laura Dyrda - 3/25/20

Richmond-based OrthoVirginia will offer orthopedic urgent care at five locations, effective March 25. By Alan Condon - 3/24/20

Orthopedic implant maker Exactech laid off 63 employees because of a rash of surgery cancellations due to COVID-19, Florida Health News reports. By Eric Oliver - 3/24/20

Rockville, Md.-based National Spine and Pain Centers implemented a telemedicine initiative March 24 for patients suffering from chronic pain. By Alan Condon - 3/24/20

Backing New Jersey State Sen. Joe Pennacchio on March 23, a total of 67 physicians advocated for the use of hydroxychloroquin to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to Tap Into. By Alan Condon - 3/24/20

Three spine surgeons were denied motions for a new trial March 23 after a Texas federal judge deemed their arguments meritless, reports Law360. By Alan Condon - 3/24/20

In the face of a surgical mask and personal protective equipment shortage across the country, Rachel Joy Hunt, MD, demonstrated how to produce surgical masks from materials at home, reports The Federalist. By Alan Condon - 3/24/20

Neurosurgeon Dr. Hugo Diez Perez became the first person to die of COVID-19 in Paraguay, according to a report from Extra. By Alan Condon - 3/24/20

Here are seven numbers that show the economic impact of the coronavirus. By Laura Dyrda - 3/24/20